Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Paterson, NJ

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...toolkit of strategies to support students in mastering new and challenging skills. Central to my philosophy as an educator is the fact that all students are unique. These differences are not synamous with disadvantages. Different learning styles or varied personal interests are things to celebrate. By immediately identifying and leveraging an individual's strengths, I have helped students successfully overcome their weaknesses. With diverse strategies such as the use of mathematical models, pre-writing graphic organizers, and...

I am a caring, compassionate, and a thorough teacher and tutor. I believe that each and every student can succeed when given a supportive environment. In my teaching experience, I have found that working one-on-one with students through tutoring is a great way to build students' confidence and work through difficult concepts.

...helped me realize my potential in math. I am a middle school math teacher today because of her inspiration. Being a teacher makes me further realize that it is very difficult to give individual attention to students in large classes. I would love to help you in your math subject whether your goal is to pass the class or if you want to challenge yourself. I have a bachelor's degree in Childhood Education from St....

...tutoring. At the end of each tutoring session, my goal is for the student to develop a better understanding for the material. Many students focus on getting answers correct or ways to memorize tricks on how to solve certain problems. During my tutoring sessions, I work with students to develop an understanding for the material by utilizing their resources so that they can perform well when tested on the information. In addition to tutoring and...

...Materials Science and Engineering from Rutgers. I've always loved science and I'm happy to try to explain why. I believe the best way to communicate scientific knowledge is to give real world examples and build from there. I understand that it is very easy to get lost in the nitty gritty of science or math, and I pride myself on being able to clear much of that away. When not doing research, I enjoy writing...

...I can see the elaborate underpinnings of the world around us, and I think I bring that same philosophy to my tutoring sessions. If a student is having difficulty grasping a concept, I will try to reduce it to its simplest terms, so that he/she can follow the threads on their own to unravel the solution. Academics aside, I love music. Since 2006, I've played guitar as a hobby. I love blues and jazz music,...

...academic endeavor they pursue. I have a great passion for learning, and relish the opportunity to use my enthusiasm to help students learn and grow as individuals. Tutoring is ideally suited to my strengths as a teacher. I thrive in an environment where I can build a connection with a student based on trust and mutual respect. I work hard to learn about my students' unique learning styles and personalities, and adapt my teaching methods...

...needs students. For the past 6 years I have been tutoring and have had much success. All my private students working one on one, made amazing advancements. I was a Literacy Coach helping teachers with Reading and Writing and was part of Teacher's College Reading and Writing Project. I was a mentor to new teachers helping them plan lessons, modeling lessons, time management and organization. I am familiar with Common Core Curriculum and NYS curriculum,...

...Education PK-6 and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, Minor in Education and concentration in Math, Science and Technology. I am extremely excited to continue my passion for teaching children and helping struggling students! Growing up, I had my share of problems with school, which I now can use to better relate to my students. Having much experience in the classroom with all age levels, I have gained insight on the different ways...

...well on my SATs back in high school and feel I can help students to implement key strategies in getting better scores. I'll be flexible and adapt to different types of learners and do my best to motivate all learners. Boston College, the university I attended, stresses staying connected to the community and using experience to help others. There is no better way than by guiding students to set themselves up for success in college...

...a tutor with Varsity Tutors because I have a deep passion for learning and the journey of thinking. My obsession is philosophy, which as a kind of over-arching discipline concerning the knowledge of what is, disperses me into many of the various subjects within which the joy of thinking can inhabit. I am excited to work with students and learn from them and see the ways in which their thinking can develop, as well as...

...George School in Newtown, Pennsylvania. I am currently working towards my Bachelor's in Psychology and French from Siena College in Loudonville, New York. I am hoping to get a PhD in Social Psychology. I have worked as a Statistics tutor with students at my college. I believe in patience and listening to the students needs when tutoring because they will only succeed if you work with them in the best way that they understand. Outside...

...biology, and Spanish. I recently graduated from Bucknell University with my degrees in both biology and Spanish. I was hired by the university to tutor organic chemistry, which I did for two years. I also worked as a teacher's assistant (TA) for a general chemistry class. I tutored biology and Spanish at the university on the side for my entire stay. I am very personable and easy to talk to. I am also very patient...

...receive help getting past parts of problems that give them difficulty. Through this method, the student will feel more comfortable working through homework problems and answering difficult test questions. I believe that learning is about understanding important concepts, not memorizing a bunch of formulas, and that obtaining the right answer is less important than trying to understand a problem and devising a method to solve it. The ability to think critically is applicable to all...

...of Rutgers University in Camden, New Jersey. I began my tutoring journey in college while a member of the New Jersey Public Research group at Rutgers University in Camden. NJPIRG provided complimentary tutoring and mentor services to underprivileged students in the city. It was very gratifying to me how my skills and ability to teach could have such a great impact on students. I continued tutoring for various organizations in the United States as well...

...Psychology with a focus on developmental psychology. Since graduation, I have worked in Disaster Services with the Red Cross in Long Island. My role combined emergency management, social work, as well as a capacity for empathizing with other people. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, including various sciences and math, I am most passionate about chemistry. Having taken various chemistry courses throughout my education, I have learned tips and tricks along the way...

...Rutgers University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Biology, I have been striving to go to medical school and become a psychiatrist. I have always had a passion communicating with others and helping people through my words, whether it be relating to mental health, being a stronger student, or even be a better athlete. I have been studying a wide range of subjects all throughout my college career. I have strong mastery of math up...

I'm looking to pivot to a career in educational technology after stints in marketing and finance. I have a BA in Economics from Boston University and an MS in Applied Statistics from Penn State University. I want to help you in math, whether its learning more about different subjects or preparing for a specific exam. Looking forward to working with you!

...degrees in counseling and human services as well as in theater. I earned my masters degree in education from the number one school of education in the country, Johns Hopkins University. I believe that I am very good at determining a student's individual needs and molding sessions based on a students strengths and needs. I am a certified special educator. I have multiple years of classroom teaching experience, primarily grades K-5. I am comfortable tutoring...